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Sinking feeling on main

A barricade can be seen on 29th Avenue and Main Street where city crews are tending to a sinkhole. Just before 5 p.m., central dispatch received the call from a passing motorist. According to …

New Harmful Cyanobacterial Bloom (HCB) recreational use advisory

WYOMING – A harmful cyanobacteria bloom (HCB) recreational use BLOOM ADVISORY has been issued for LOWER NORTH CROW RESERVOIR. The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) works …

Fresh ink flows on Main

Local entrepreneur Linda Meyer opens M-Prints91 at 1945 Main St. in Torrington, with print specialist Stephanie Marks providing Wyoming residents quality printing services while also stocking …

Public comment held at July meeting

GOSHEN COUNTY – The regular Tuesday, June 10 board meeting of the Goshen County school board of trustees was called to order by chairwoman Lena Moeller at 6:34 p.m.   In attendance …
Sports
Kenlee Struble, right, of the Torrington Thunder 12U softball team prepares to bat against her opponent during pool play at the Junior Olympics Girls Fastpitch Summer Kickoff tournament in Casper. The 12U posted a 2-0 record in Pool B at the event, defeating both the Valor Valkyries and the Casper Rebels.

Thunder teams snag six wins at Casper tourney

The 10U, 12U and 14U Thunder softball teams collected six wins collectively at the Casper kickoff tournament.

Out! Chase Moeller completes a double play at first base for the Tigers ‘C’ team in the first inning of the first game in a double-header on Tuesday, June 10. Torrington defeated Douglas in both games, 14-0 and 19-2.
The Torrington Tigers 'C' team crushed Douglas in a home double-header on Tuesday.
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The EWC basketball teams are offering a great summer opportunity for youth hoopsters.
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Mac Hibben celebrates moments after striking out a Riverton runner in the top of the ninth inning of the tiebreaker game against Riverton on Friday evening. The leftie pitcher played an exceptional weekend for the Tigers from the mound. Hibben went on to strike out 15 during the game against Rocky Mountain, surrenduring zero hits and runs.
The Torrington Tigers 'A' Legion team swept the competition at the 2025 Bullock Memorial Tournament.
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Jaylynn Grant sets the pace in the girls’ 200-yard freestyle at the Torrington Sharks home meet on Saturday, June 7. Grant placed fifth in the long-distance event consisting of eight laps of the pool with a time of 3:35.98 (13-14-year-old division).
The Torrington Sharks swim team dove into the 2025 summer season at the home opener on Saturday with nearly 60 athletes representing Goshen County.
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Tigers ‘C’ sweep Saratoga

Patrick Mortimore winds up a pitch during the first home game between the Tigers ‘C’ team and Saratoga on Thursday, June 5. Mortimore pitched each of the four innings for the Tigers in the game, striking out seven.

The Tigers 'C' Legion baseball team overwhelmed Saratoga for a second time at home.

It comes down to soccer

LFL senior Anthony Arnusch, photographed above during a home game against Gering on April 1, captured his second consecutive 3A underclassman player of the year award.

LFL senior Anthony Arnusch captured the 3A underclassman player of the year award from the Wyoming Coaches Association for a second year.

EWC’s Anderson set to compete at 2025 CNFR

EWC graduate Carter Anderson, pictured above at a rodeo during the 2024-2025 season, will represent the Lancers rodeo team in team roping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper in two weeks.

EWC graduate Carter Anderson is preparing to compete in team roping at the CNFR this month.

Hoopsters represent at Panhandle Prep all-stars

Torrington High School graduate Jaycee Hurley goes up for a shot during the Panhandle Prep girls’ all-star game on Friday, May 30.

Talented Goshen County hoopsters showed up and represented at the 31st annual Panhandle Prep all-stars game on Friday.

Tigers ‘A’ split on the road

Landre Greiman hits the ball for the Blazers against Wheatland at the Cheyenne Triangular on Saturday, May 31. Greiman collected three hits and two RBI in the game against the Lobos.

The Torrington Tigers 'A' Legion team went 1-1 at the Cheyenne Triangular on Saturday.

Obituaries
Jean Ann Good
LINGLE – Jean Good was truly one of a kind – an incredible wife, a loving mother, a trusted friend and a caring neighbor. She was brilliant, funny, beautiful, complicated, generous, …
Vernon Charles Ellis, Jr.
TORRINGTON – Vernon Charles Ellis, Jr., went to be with his Lord at 2:07 a.m., Thursday, May 29. He was born on May 24, 1932, the son of Vernon Charles Ellis, Sr. and Elanore (Johnson). He was …
Betty Jean (Sherrill) Teeters
FORT LARAMIE – Funeral services for Betty Jean (Sherrill) Teeters, 83, will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the East Gate Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Sparks officiating.   …
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Community

Rustic Ridge Landscaping secures Go Goshen grant

TORRINGTON – Rustic Ridge Landscaping LLC has received its first-ever grant from Go Goshen Economic Development, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth. The financial …

Thunder in the Valley racing event set for June 21

TORRINGTON – Thunder in the Valley will host its first race of the year Saturday, June 21, at 5123 Lift Station Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with racing scheduled to start at 11 …

Emergency logs

May 4- May 5   05:10 – Disturbance – Occurred on W A St. RP advising that there are three dogs outside at neighbor’s house that have been barking for the last 30 minutes …

Fort Laramie Bar and Grill hosts street dance

FORT LARAMIE – The Fort Laramie Bar and Grill will host its third annual Summer Event Street Dance over three days this weekend, featuring live music, food specials and a car show. The …
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May 31-June 6 court fines

May 31 Fabian Garcia, Greeley, vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary highway (6+ mph over), $185. Fabian Garcia, Greeley, compulsory auto insurance – first offense – $560. …

Gun-a-month winner

TORRINGTON – The Torrington Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) held the June Gun-a-Month drawing Monday, June 9 at Pinnacle Bank. The featured gun was a CZ-712 Shotgun. Chad Foos had …

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Wyoming State Parks waives day use fees for free fishing day, June 7

CHEYENNE – In conjunction with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s annual Free Fishing Day, Wyoming State Parks will waive day use fees at select locations statewide …

Lummis statement on federal government dropping criminal charges against Maude family

WASHINGTON, D.C . – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement after the federal government dropped criminal charges against Charles and Heath Maude, South Dakota-based …

US and Wyoming flags return to full staff at sunset on April 26

CHEYENNE –The Vatican has announced that funeral services for His Holiness Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 25. In accordance with a Presidential Action, Governor Mark Gordon …

Simpson’s soaring sendoff

CHEYENNE – Since former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson died on March 14 at 93, admiration and remembrances have poured in from politicians, dignitaries and prominent figures around the country. …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 9357
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Torrington ) County of Goshen ) State of Wyoming ) The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m
Public Notice No. 9356
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed budget for the Fort Laramie Cemetery District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 will be held at the Fort Laramie Community Building, Fort Laramie, WY, on Thursday, the19th Day of June, 2025, at 3:00 p.m
Public Notice No. 9355
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of that certain Mortgage dated April 15, 2022, given by Edward H. Weglin, Jr., a single man, to secure the payment of one certain Promissory Note of even date therewith, and extensions thereof, which mortgage embraced the following property, to-wit:
Public Notice No. 9354
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the proposed budget for the Jay Em Fire Protection District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 will be held at 7 PM, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11497 Road 27, Jay Em.
Public Notice No. 9353
PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT: Goshen County School District No. 1 Physical Therapy Services OWNER: Goshen County School District No. 1 ATTN. Trina Nichol, Special Education Director BID DATE: July 7, 2025 BID TIME: 10:00 a.m. MST
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Wyoming has always stood apart in her unwavering devotion to our nation’s military personnel. From the living to the fallen, our state and citizens go the extra mile to remind our servicemen …
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TORRINGTON – The best firefighters from across Wyoming will converge on Torrington this week for three days of intense competition that promises heart-pounding action and jaw-dropping displays …
Military veteran Anna and her Bureau of Land Management mustang, Banjo, placed second in showmanship and first in both equitation and extended equitation at the Mustang Rendezvous in Torrington on …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Set mostly in the early ‘90s, Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne tells the based-on-a-true story of four middle-class American families and how their unlikely fates intertwined through the tragedy of terminal cancer between Cheyenne, Albin and Chugwater. 

Chugwater native publishes book nationally

WHEATLAND –  On Saturday, 2008 Wheatland High School graduate Charles MacDuff “Charlie” Westerman will be at The Wanderer on Gilchrist for a sample reading of his new book, …

BLM’s Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest animal welfare program review

WHEATLAND – The Bureau of Land Management Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range …

Lingle fire to host haunted house

Lingle – Wednesday evening, Lingle Town Council held their second bi-monthly meeting for October. The council began their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the …

Lingle council pays attention to trees

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the mandatory discussion of weekly agenda items. Present at the meeting was mayor Micah Foster along …

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